Russia sends reinforcements to Kursk
Ukrainian ground offensive on Russia has entered its fourth day.
Russia's defence ministry says it's rushing reinforcements to the Kursk region to try to repel an ongoing incursion by Ukrainian troops. There's been heavy fighting in the area since Ukraine launched a surprise attack on Tuesday. We hear from our correspondent in Ukraine and from BBC Russian.
We have the latest on the Paris Olympics and hear from Botswana where a half-day national holiday has been declared to celebrate the country's first Olympic gold.
We speak to Bangladeshis around the world about the dramatic week with the new interim government now in charge of the country.
Presenter: Luke Jones.
(Photo: Russia says 3,000 evacuated amid Ukrainian offensive in Kursk region, Oryol, Russian Federation - 09 Aug 2024. Credit: Russian Emergencies Ministry HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
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